Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud The end of fact checking on Meta, and the future of social media
Jan 13, 2025
Robyn Urback, an opinion columnist known for her sharp insights, and CT Jones, a writer for Rolling Stone focusing on internet culture, delve into Meta's controversial end of fact-checking. They discuss how this shift blurs the line on objective truth and its potential dangers for democracy. The conversation turns to the impact on marginalized communities and the role of billionaires like Zuckerberg in shaping media narratives. They question the future of social media rhetoric and advocate for stronger local journalism as a counter to misinformation.
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Looser Content Moderation
- Meta's looser content moderation will allow more hateful speech and discrimination.
- Users can now legally target protected classes without repercussions.
Community Notes
- Meta will use community notes, similar to Twitter/X, for fact-checking.
- This democratizes fact-checking but can be slow and sometimes ineffective.
Fact-Checking's Rise
- Fact-checking became prominent as a response to misinformation during the Trump presidency.
- Misinformation spreads faster than truth, prompting social media platforms to intervene.